With ‘I Love Boosters,’ Boots Riley creates another world that feels wild and over-the-top, but still very connected to real life. The film mixes fashion, class inequality, and survival in a society where image and status often matter more than people.
From NEON, I Love Boosters held its world premiere on Mar. 12, 2026, during the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX. Presented by the Louisville Film Office. The film headlined the opening day of the festival ahead of its theatrical release on May 22, 2026
From the brilliant mind of Boots Riley, director of “Sorry to Bother You”, stems Prime Video’s new series “I’m A Virgo”.
The newest dark comedy features a star-studded cast from creative genius filmmaker Boots Riley.
Saturday night, I exited the N train at 57th Street—Billionaire’s Row—walked half a block surrounded by some of the world’s most expensive luxury towers, and took a seat in an upscale theatre. The lights dimmed, and three commercials were shown—for Land Rover, the Bahamas, and Tiffany’s.
The Knockturnal’s OJ Williams sits down with ‘Sorry to Bother You’ writer and director, Boots Riley.
First-time writer and director Boots Riley has crafted a phenomenal story about race and reality in America, and what it means to stand up for what’s right.
Boots Riley’s feature debut “Sorry to Bother You” premiered this past Wednesday during the BAMCinemaFest in Brooklyn.